1971 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 545 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Oldsmobile Toronado 2010 Toyota Camry
Make Oldsmobile Toyota
Model Toronado Camry
Year Released 1971 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7446 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 265 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 518 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2115 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 91 L 70 L


 

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